University of Dayton Athletics

High School
• Scored over 2,000 points in high school, winning three state championships in New Jersey playing for Coach Jose Rodriguez at Colonia High School
• Finished his prep career at Spire Academy playing for Kevin Boyle
• Won three state championships at Colonia and was tabbed All-State first team as a junior
• All-time leader in scoring at Colonia with 1,782 career points
• Also a four-time honor roll student-athlete
• Ranked No. 66 in the 2026 class in ESPN's SCNext 100 and No. 68 by 247 Sports

Personal
• Parents: Gene and Jenny Derkack
• Siblings: Jordan and Taylor
• Dad Gene played basketball at FIU while his mother Jenny played women's soccer for the Panthers
• Sister Taylor is a member of the Massachusetts women's basketball program
• Older brother Jordan finished his collegiate career as a Dayton Flyer, finishing with 1,266 points
• Uncle Justin is the owner of the famous Veronica's Pizzeria in Delaware
• Major: Education and Allied Studies

Flyer Number 4s: Jordan Derkack (2025-26), Koby Brea (2021-24), Jared Becker (2019-20), Jordan Davis (2017-19), Charles Cooke (2015-17), Chris Johnson (2008-12), Coby Turner (1995-2000), Darnell Hahn (1993-95), Reggie Green (1988-90), Ted Harris (1981-85), Scott Gray (1980-81)